Restaurant Week: Loaded Chickn

It's Restaurant Week in Vallejo!

Restaurant week in Vallejo is a time to explore the amazing eateries our city has to offer. This week, my choice was Loaded Chickn, a food truck regularly parked at 1701 Springs Road. Even though the area has ample private parking, I decided not to take my chances with Mother Nature and get caught in the rain and placed an order on DoorDash. With a 4.7 rating on Google and a huge social media following I felt optimistic about my lunch. As the sky grew darker and rain began to fall, my doorbell rang.

Buy One, Get One Double Sandwich Combo and So Much More!

Loaded Chickn’s restaurant week special offers a buy one, get one, double sandwich combo with a lot of freebies (details below) but I opted for the two most popular items on the DoorDash menu: the chicken tenders and Loaded Fries.

I invited a chicken tender connoisseur to help with this one – my fifteen-year-old grandson, Julian. With a healthy dose of teenage skepticism, he tried the tenders. I'll be honest, Julian wasn't thrilled that his order consisted of just three tenders until he lifted the top on the box and eyed the massive perfectly cooked strips that lay before him.

These crispy, crunchy strips had just enough spice to keep things exciting, yet mellow enough for those who want less zest. The chicken came with a side of crinkle fries sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. Julian isn’t really a fry guy but said they were pretty decent. Which I will assume is Gen Z for really tasty. As for the chicken, he had this to say:

“They're really juicy and crispy,” Julian said. “I like that.” He finished his second tender and compared the flavor and texture of the strips to those he had tried at a fancy Walnut Creek restaurant but after polishing off the last strip, he declared, “These are better.” When I asked if he would order these again, he gave a thumbs up. Loaded Chickn's chicken tenders are Julian approved.

Now it was my turn. I was intimidated by the massive amount of chicken piled on top of a bed of shredded lettuce, but I knew somewhere beneath all of that meaty goodness were fries. This wasn't just lunch, it was an adventure. Every bite led to a new flavor combination of spicy chicken, lettuce, potato, and sauce. I can't forget to mention the sauce. The chipotle aïoli is the perfect blend of creamy and smokey. It brought all of the flavors together in perfect harmony. As someone who has enjoyed many fries, I can say these were pretty decent or as someone of my generation would say, “These fries are totally awesome!”

Long gone are the food trucks offering premade sandwiches and coffee. In today's world, food trucks are 5-star restaurants on wheels. So much so, that they have a fanbase that will literally track them down! Loaded Chickn is no exception. With over 20,000 followers on Instagram, I can see why they are a town favorite.

Don't miss their amazing restaurant week deal: Buy one, get one Double Sandwich Combo that includes:

• Free single sandwich
• Free onion rings
• Free cheese sticks
• Free fries

Available January 21-31st.

Loaded Chickn is in high demand. If you can't find them at their usual spot, you can always order on DoorDash.

Be sure to follow them on Instagram for updates on their location and specials @loadedchickn

This article was brought to you by Commissioner Loufas of the Vallejo Economic Vitality Commission (EVC). For more information on the EVC, visit www.myvallejo.com/evc